Geometrical instruments – Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media – Level or plumb – terrestrial gravitation responsive
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-21
2009-10-13
Fulton, Christopher W (Department: 2841)
Geometrical instruments
Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media
Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive
C033S383000, C033S365000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07600324
ABSTRACT:
A level having a mounting body provided with a bubble tube measuring portion disposed in a container case, the mounting body is adjusted by microrotation in relation to the container case to correct a position of the bubble tube, wherein a shaft insertion hole is provided in the container case and in the mounting body, the shaft member is disposed via the through-hole of the container case and the mounting body, whereby the mounting body can perform microrotations about the shaft member in the container case, the mounting body is provided with an elastic pressure contact portion for making elastic pressure contact with an inner surface of one side of the container case, and a tightening and pressing contact portion for making pressing contact via an adjustment screw for pressing and making contact in a sloped direction with the inner surface on an opposite side facing the container case.
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Ebisu Co., Ltd.
Fulton Christopher W
Sughrue & Mion, PLLC
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